NUGENT: Democrats prescribing perpetual poverty - Washington Times

NUGENT: Democrats prescribing perpetual poverty - Washington Times I’ve been rich and I’ve been poor. Neither condition changed who I am as a person. However, flying private sure beats the hell out of hitchhiking. Know this: There isn’t a Democrat who would choose public housing and food stamps over a fat bank account and a mansion. Not a single one. Dreaming of wealth and the independence and joys it provides is natural in America because in America, dreams can become reality if you work hard enough, sacrifice greatly, are willing to take risks, have an unshakable belief in yourself and are terminally stoned on dogged persistence and absolute perfection. This, however, is what separates the men from the boys, the bloodsuckers from the providers, and the wealthy from everyone else. Every American dreams of becoming wealthy, but too few are willing to do what it takes to achieve genuine success. Achieving wealth takes a Herculean work ethic, indefatigable determination, steadfast imagination, true grit and the Chesty Puller courage to take scary risks. Instead of busting hump, buying lottery tickets on a pathetic hope and prayer is apparently easier — and dumber. Read more: NUGENT: Democrats prescribing perpetual poverty - Washington Times http://p.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/oct/4/democrats-prescribing-perpetual-poverty/#ixzz28OI9CRPQ Follow us: @washtimes on Twitter